Good morning Cannon Community,

It's hard to believe this is our last Principal Newsletter for the 2023-2024 school year! The year has flown by with so many STEMtastic opportunities and experiences! Last week we celebrated our Cannon Cub leaders at our end of year pep rally, and school spirit was definitely on display! Coach Hood was a fantastic sport to be slimed by so many Cubs that participated in the Kids Heart Challenge this year. It was a BLAST! We also hosted our annual Cannon Career Day! It was a great day filled with our scholars exploring various career paths. a HUGE shout out to our counselor, Mandy Coburn, for planning, organizing, and facilitating another amazing career showcase. Please also help with thank all of our parents that signed up and showed up to share their professions with our Cubs! It was also an amazing opportunity to celebrate so many Baseball Cubs this weekend!

This week we continue our celebrations with our grade-level success ceremonies and end of year parties! Due to success ceremonies, the last week of school is closed to lunch visitors. You will receive communication from your grade level teachers that lunch with a loved one is part of their end of year celebration that is the exception and you may attend lunch on that day and communicated time. Also, If you are attending grade level celebrations and your student has medication in the clinic, please stop by and pick it up from Nurse Kendra on your way out.

Success Ceremony Dismissal (If you would like to check your child out early as a partial day absence): We've learned that you really like to take your children home early on event days. Thank you for always understanding that this takes time with our safe dismissal process! In an effort to be more efficient we are going to try a new dismissal process, if you want to take your child home early after their Success Ceremony and Celebration. Homeroom teachers will have a list of approved guardians that may check out students. Guardians will check their Cub out directly from their homeroom teacher by initialing next to their name. Once you have properly checked your student out with your teacher you may leave with them to enjoy the rest of your day.

As a reminder, the last day of school is Thursday, May 23 and is an early dismissal day. We will begin dismissal at 11:45 - School's Out for Summer! Your 2024-2025 Principal Newsletter will begin Sunday, July 21st. Until then, have a happy and safe summer break with your family and friends!

Proud to be your principal,

Dr. Tina Garrett

#BeCannonProud

Please help me give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our final STEM Habits of Mind Hall of Fame recipients! These scholars have demonstrated all of the STEM Habits of Mind all year long - Striving for Excellence!

Results for the STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate tests are expected to be available on the dates listed below:

• Tuesday, May 14 - TELPAS Alternate Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-2 Emergent Bilingual

• Friday, June 7- STAAR End of Course English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History Score Release

• Wednesday, June 12 - TELPAS Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-12 Emergent Bilingual

• Friday, June 14 - STAAR grades 3-8 Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Score Release

• Thursday, June 20 - STAAR Alternate 2 grades 3-8 and End of Course Score Release

• Friday, August 2 - June STAAR End of Course Score Release

Families can access their children’s results through Skyward Family Portal on the release dates. Instructions on how to access scores in Skyward are here. If for any reason, your child’s results are not in Skyward, they can be accessed through the Texas Education Agency’s Family Portal, which will require an access code. Instructions on how to obtain the access code for your child can be found here. To learn more about the exams and what grade levels or students take the respective tests, visit TEA’s website.

Each GCISD campus has a Campus Excellence Committee (CEC). Each year, this committee will establish and review the campus educational goals, objectives, and progress made within the Campus Improvement Plan while ensuring alignment with the vision, mission and District Improvement Plan. This committee is composed of representation from campus teachers, staff, parents, and business owners in the community. Thank you to all who have served on our CEC, and we hope to have you again next school year.

If you are interested in serving on the Cannon CEC, please reach out to me directly, to share your interest at, tina.garrett@gcisd.net. Having a full committee composed of all of the various stakeholders listed above is important to foster our continued growth!

This year, the Cannon CEC met on the following dates: September 11, December 4, January 22, and April. 22. A variety of topics were discussed including the following:

-State Accountability/STAAR performance from the 2022-2023 school year: The State of Texas did not release A-F ratings, but we reviewed our data from the Spring 2023 STAAR tests. We also discussed our campus improvement plan, which included goals, aligned to district priorities, to continue enhancing our scholars' academic growth in reading, math, and science. The CEC committee also discussed Standards Based Report Cards (SBRCs) on December 4, 2023. We discussed the purpose of report cards, the differences between SBRCs and traditional numeric report cards, and campus input on this topic. This information was received by the campus principal and brought to GCISD Principal Meetings and the District Excellence Committee for consideration. In our last meeting, we discussed our campus budget and financial stewardship for the 2024-2025 school year.

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🎖️EOY Success Ceremonies (Teachers will send more detailed information):

Monday, May 20: Kinder 8:15 AM - Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Fast Pass; Third Grade 12:30 PM - Third Grade Parent/Guardian Fast Pass

Tuesday, May 21: First Grade 10:00 AM - First Grade Parent/Guardian Fast Pass; Fourth Grade 1:20 PM - Fourth Grade Parent/Guardian Fast Pass

Wednesday, May 22: Second Grade 10:30 AM - Second Grade Parent/Guardian Fast Pass; Fifth Grade all-day picnic - FIfth grade Picnic Fast Pass; Former Cannon Cub Grad Clap Out 2:00 PM

Thursday, May 23: Fifth Grade 8:00 AM, Clap Out 9:30 AM - Fifth Grade Parent/Guardian Fast Pass

Thursday, May 22 - Final Report Cards Post in Skyward

Thursday, May 23 - Last Day of School for Students - Early Release 11:45

Secure Your Spot in Summer Enrichment

Are you searching for exciting activities for your students this summer? Enroll them in GCISD Summer Enrichment! There are a diverse range of courses taught by certified teachers, covering subjects such as art, sports, cooking, problem-solving, reading, theater, math and science. These three-hour courses are designed to be interactive and educational for students who have completed grades K-6.

As we are nearing the end of the school year, we want to remind you of important information regarding student devices.

Students Returning to Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Students returning to GCISD should store devices, charging cables, and cases in a safe location while using them over the summer break.

Parents are asked to continue to monitor students' use of district and personal devices and set time limits. Remember, parents receive a report via email each Sunday showing your student's internet activity on district-issued devices for the week, with links to see usage in real-time and set limits. If you are not receiving this report, please email technology@gcisd.net with your name and your child's name.

Report lost/damaged as soon as possible by following the guidance on the GCISD Broken/Damaged Devices

Students Withdrawing from the District

Please arrange to return the district’s device to the XXXXX School NameXXXXX, Campus Technology office, or the Main Office before the last day of enrollment. Be sure to bring the device and charge that were provided at the time of deployment. Parents will be notified of outstanding fees if the device and charger are not returned.

Official transcripts may be delayed or withheld pending payment. The district reserves the right to pursue any remedies available to it at law or equity, including but not limited to criminal or civil charges, for failure to return the device.

Alternate Return Methods for Device Return:
● If you are unable to return the device(s) during regular school hours, for your convenience, you may return the device(s) to the District Administration building at 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue , Grapevine, TX 76051 located near Mustang Panther Stadium and/or contact the district helpdesk to arrange for an after-hours locker assignment.

● If you are currently out of the state/country, you may mail the device to the address below. Please include tracking and insurance is strongly recommended.

Grapevine- Colleyville ISD Technology
3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue
Grapevine, TX 76051

If you cannot locate the device(s), please call Technology at 817-251-5629 and or place a ticket at https://help.gcisd.net

Thank you for your partnership as we address the needs of our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact GCISD Technology at technology@gcisd.net .

• May 29-30, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Cost: $20

• Location: GCISD campus location - TBD

Register

Tech-savvy students, get ready for a thrilling two-day challenge to outwit the district's internet filter! Picture yourself in a room filled with filtering engineers and ethical hackers, observing your every move and cheering you on as you navigate the digital labyrinth.

Prizes, awards, and letters of recommendation await the winners, opening doors to future opportunities. It's a safe and educational event, open to grades 6-12. Limited spots available, so act fast with your district-issued device! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where you'll learn, compete, and discover your digital prowess!

This challenge is designed to be a safe and educational experience. You'll get to flex your hacking muscles without any risk of violating district policies or landing yourself in hot water. Spaces are limited, so act fast! This event is open to students in grades 6-12, and you'll need to bring your district-issued device to participate. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure, where you'll learn, compete, and most importantly, have an absolute blast! Who knows, you might just discover your true calling as a digital mastermind!

Questions? Contact technology@gcisd.net

GCISD Technology Services is thrilled to invite students in grades 6-12 to embark on an exciting journey into the world of artificial intelligence. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a creative artist, or simply curious about the future, this camp is designed for you. Throughout our engaging sessions, you'll uncover the fundamentals of AI, experiment with cutting-edge tools, and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects. Get ready to unleash your imagination, expand your skills and join a community of passionate learners. Registration and camp dates are available here.

Enroll now to give your child a summer they will never forget! Weekly registrations available. Registration link is here.

Download the GCISD app today! The app is your one-stop-shop for all things GCISD. The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. The live feed is where you'll find updates from your child's school. Never miss a thing by downloading the GCISD app!

Android-https://tinyurl.com/GCISD-APP

Apple- https://tinyurl.com/GCISD-APP-APPLE

Email: tina.garrett@gcisd.net
Website: https://can.gcisd.net/
Location: Cannon Elementary School, West College Street, Grapevine, TX, USA
Phone: 817-251-5680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cannonSTEM/
Twitter: @canSTEM